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Palos Heights committee authorizes geotechnical testing for Southwest Highway retaining wall up to $20,000
Summary
The committee approved hiring Seeco Consultants Inc. to perform subsurface and laboratory geotechnical testing for the Southwest Highway retaining wall in an amount not to exceed $20,000; the motion passed unanimously.
The Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee on March 10 authorized hiring Seeco Consultants Inc. to perform subsurface, laboratory testing and geotechnical engineering analysis for the Southwest Highway retaining wall in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Chairman Clifford moved to approve the contract; Alderman Lewandowski seconded and the voice vote was unanimous. The motion's language in the meeting record specifies the work as "Subsurface, Laboratory Testing, Geotech Engineering and Analysis for the Southwest Highway Retaining Wall in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00." The record does not specify a contract start date, funding source, or schedule for reporting results back to the committee.
Why it matters: geotechnical testing is a prerequisite for designing or repairing retaining walls and influences design decisions and costs. The committee approved the testing proposal so engineers can evaluate subsurface conditions before final design or construction decisions.
Next steps: Seeco Consultants is authorized to proceed with testing up to the stated amount; committee minutes do not record a firm timeline for completion or a reporting date to the committee.
